Jal, New Mexico has a Cold Semi-Arid Climate climate (Köppen classification: BSk). Average annual temperatures range from 49.3 °F (low) to 79.2 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 12.1 Inches. Jal is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 through the first frost around Nov. 1 - Nov. 10.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.3 °F | 59.5 °F | 0.47 in. |
| February | 33.1 °F | 64.8 °F | 0.42 in. |
| March | 39.9 °F | 72.5 °F | 0.64 in. |
| April | 47.6 °F | 81.4 °F | 0.51 in. |
| May | 57.7 °F | 88.5 °F | 1.31 in. |
| June | 66.6 °F | 95.8 °F | 1.28 in. |
| July | 69.4 °F | 96.0 °F | 1.81 in. |
| August | 68.3 °F | 95.0 °F | 1.3 in. |
| September | 61.4 °F | 88.5 °F | 2.36 in. |
| October | 50.1 °F | 79.9 °F | 0.99 in. |
| November | 38.0 °F | 67.9 °F | 0.46 in. |
| December | 30.2 °F | 60.1 °F | 0.56 in. |
| Annual | 49.3 °F | 79.2 °F | 12.11 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 1 - Nov. 10 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 21 - Mar. 31 |
| Average Days With Frost | 50-75 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Moderate Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | BSk - Cold Semi-Arid Climate |